Have you ever thought you'd do well on a trivia show like Jeopardy! or The Weakest Link but are worried you'd get nervous in front of the cameras? Well, it's your lucky day, because this random trivia list will get you ready for primetime.
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1. Who composed the "Moonlight Sonata"?
2. What is the largest island in the world?
3. What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?
4. What is the deepest ocean trench?
5. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
6. What is the longest bone in the human body?
7. Who is credited with the invention of the telephone?
9. What is the smallest bone in the human body?
10. Who wrote the famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
11. What is the capital city of Bhutan?
12. Which chemical element has the symbol "Pt" on the periodic table?
13. What is the smallest prime number greater than 10?
14. What is the capital of Australia?
15. In which year did the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occur?
16. What is the largest bird of prey in the world?
17. Which novel begins with the line, "Call me Ishmael"?
18. In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
19. Which country are you visiting if you are in the Taj Mahal?
20. What is the longest venomous snake in the world?
21. Which element has the chemical symbol "W"?
22. What is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise?
23. What is a prime number?
A number with no other dividable numbers other than itself and one.
24. What are the primary colors?
25. What is the name of the coffee that's made from poop?
26. Which Peanuts character always plays the piano?
27. What is the name of the tool commonly used to grind substances in a mortar?
28. What is the name of the scale used to measure spiciness of peppers?
29. What does a camel store in its hump?
30. What year was the movie Titanic released?
31. What color is Sonic the Hedgehog?
32. What is the name of Homer's eldest daughter in The Simpsons?
33. When did World War II begin?
34. What continent do açai berries grow on?
35. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
36. Which two colors make up the flag of Denmark?
37. What was the name of the crime boss who was head of the feared Chicago Outfit?
38. The line "To be or not to be" comes from which Shakespeare play?
39. A variable that doesn’t change when other variables are altered is known as the:
40. "Let them eat cake" is a famous misquote attributed to who?
41. How many letters are between L and S in the alphabet?
6
42. Which American road runs from Chicago to Los Angeles?
43. Which South American country has the capital city of Quito?
44. Which musician is the godmother to Elton John's sons?
45. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
46. David Bowie starred in which 1980s cult classic?
47. Louis Armstrong was a master of which brass instrument?
48. The Venus de Milo is a statue missing which part of the body?
49. Which animal is the mascot for Hufflepuff house in the Harry Potter books?
50. Who did Timothy Olyphant play in The Office?
51. Nori, the popular sushi ingredient, is a type of what?
52. How many times did Ross Geller marry and divorce on Friends?
Three times
53. Which green is usually found in a Caesar salad?
Romaine lettuce
54. Ray Charles was famous for playing which instrument?
55. How many times was Elizabeth Taylor married?
56. Which country is Tasmania a part of?
57. What biological order do frogs belong to?
58. Pickles start out as which vegetable?
59. If you tipped 20% on a $15 bill, how much would the tip be?
$3.00
60. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
61. What month was Julius Caesar stabbed in?
62. Banksy is an artist known for working with which medium?
63. What does IPA stand for?
64. How many time zones are there in Russia?
65. Where is Stonehenge?
66. Which country drinks the most beer per capita?
67. What are the names of the Great Lakes?
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior
68. What is your body's largest organ?
69. Which country invented tea?
70. Where did the Vikings come from?
71. How many bones do sharks have?
72. How long is an Olympic swimming pool (in meters)?
73. In which language does "konnichiwa" mean "hello"?
74. How many wisdom teeth does the average adult have?
75. Does eggplant grow on a bush or a tree?
76. What is the joule a unit of?
77. Who discovered penicillin?
78. What is an integer?
79. What is considered a normal human heart rate?
80. What do Tom Hanks, Michael Keaton, Ellen DeGeneres, and Owen Wilson all have in common?
81. How many oceans are there on Earth?
82. What is pi, written out to 5 decimal places?
83. How many people have walked on the moon?
84. During which years was Queen Victoria alive?
85. Which is the only lowercase letter in the word "Disney" in the Walt Disney logo?
86. What does "GDP" stand for?
87. In what country could you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
88. What color is chlorophyll?
89. What does the raven say in Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven?
90. What family is the ferret a part of?
91. In what sport could you win a Heisman trophy?
92. Which product is LaCroix known for making?
93. What scale is an earthquake measured on??
94. What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
95. How many Canadian provinces are there?
96. What classic cartoon gang is a group of five (four humans plus one dog)?
97. Which continent is closest to Antarctica?
98. Where is Guatemala located?
99. When was the hair dryer invented?
100. What currency does Switzerland use?
101. When was "Oops...I Did It Again" by Britney Spears released?
102. What is a major difference between amphibians and reptiles?
103. Which word frequently goes before moon, bayou, and blood?
Blue
Blue moon is a type of full moon, "Blue Bayou" is a song, and blue blood means "aristocrat."
104. How many legs does a crab have?
105. What is the deepest point in the ocean?
106. When was Joan of Arc born?
107. What are the five mother sauces?
French cooking has five "mother sauces": Béchamel, Velouté, Hollandaise, Espagnole, and Sauce Tomate.
108. Which four colors make up the flag of Brazil?
109. How does the Almond Joy theme song go?
The Almond Joy theme song lyrics say, "Almond Joy's got nuts, Mounds don't."
110. What year did the Titanic sink?
111. What does "munificent" mean?
Characterized by great liberality or generosity.
112. What higher education degree does Ken Jeong have?
113. Who wrote Antigone?
The Greek tragedy was written by Sophocles.
114. Which country is Peppa Pig from?
115. What do John Legend, Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mel Brooks have in common?
116. Is jalapeño pepper a fruit or a vegetable?
117. What do the names Scott, Winston, Justin, and Pedro have in common?
They're all first names of current or former prime ministers.
Scott Morrison was the PM of Australia, Winston Churchill was the PM of the United Kingdom, Justin Trudeau is the PM of Canada, and Pedro Sánchez is the PM of Spain.
118. Which celebrity has hosted SNL the most?
Alec Baldwin, who has hosted 17 times.
119. Which two rivers did the Mesopotamian civilization rely on?
120. When did the dodo bird go extinct?
121. When was the Chia Pet invented?
The first Chia Pet was invented in 1981.
122. How many times has The Wizard of Oz been remade?
123. "Baa Baa Black Sheep," "The ABC Song," and what other children's nursery song share a tune??
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" has the same tune as "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and "The ABC Song."
124. How are you related to your great aunt?
125. What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
126. What was a frequent subject in Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings?
127. Which is the proper definition of the term "bae"?
128. What does a sommelier specialize in?
129. What ocean does Ecuador touch?
The Pacific Ocean
130. Which style of architecture is Notre Dame Cathedral?
131. What is the hottest pepper in the world?
132. What is the pH of lemon juice?
Lemon juice has a pH level between two and three.
133. What is the pH of wine?
Wine has a pH level between three and four.
134. What is the pH of bleach?
Bleach has a pH level between 11 and 13.
135. What is the name of a shape with 14 sides?
136. What three scripts are on the Rosetta Stone?
137. What is the November birthstone?
138. Which Dr. Seuss book contains the quote, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not"?
139. Which art movement were painters Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Degas most closely associated with?
140. Which country did Ikea originate in?
141. Which type of eater is a Rhino?
142. What are the eight lunar phases?
143. What is a perfect score in bowling?
144. What are the nicknames of the Spice Girls?
145. Which chain restaurant is famous for serving a blooming onion?
146. What was the only painting Vincent van Gogh sold in his lifetime?
147. When did the passenger pigeon go extinct?
The passenger pigeon went extinct in 1914.
148. When did Stella's sea cow go extinct?
Stellar's sea cow went extinct in 1768.
149. Which letter is representative of 50 in Roman numerals?
150. Which artist painted The Birth of Venus?
151. Which author penned the first Winnie-the-Pooh books?
152. What are the names of the four Golden Girls?
Dorothy Zbornak, Rose Nylund, Blanche Devereaux, and Sophia Petrillo
153. What colors are the Teletubbies?
154. Which continent is the largest?
155. Which Wes Anderson films has Owen Wilson not been in?
156. Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
157. How do plants store the energy of sunlight for the photosynthesis process?
158. When did the Sears Tower become the world's tallest building?
159. What is the capital city of Morocco?
160. Which country was the first man in space from?
161. Which actor is the spokesperson for Priceline?
162. What is the first astrological sign in the zodiac?
163. What type of animal is featured on Peru's flag?
164. Which mythology is Pandora's box from?
165. What does it mean to get an eagle in golf?
166. What is the name of the fourth Jonas brother?
167. Which bodily system would be primarily in charge of fighting off the common cold?
168. How many top friends could you have on MySpace?
169. How old was King Tut when he became the ruler of Egypt?
170. What period did the Tyrannosaurus Rex live during?
171. What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
They are the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
172. What animal is the Geico mascot?
A gecko
173. Which term refers to the distance around a circle?
174. What family is the jackal in?
Jackals are in the family Canidae, along with dogs, wolves, and foxes.
175. How many wives did Henry VIII have?
176. Which fast food restaurant serves a Baconator?
177. Which artist painted Metamorphosis of Narcissus, Lobster Telephone, and Persistence of Memory?
178. Who wrote the books that the James Bond movie series is based on?
The James Bond books were written by Ian Fleming.
179. Which is the actual number of amendments to the US Constitution?
180. Volleyball games are typically played until one team reaches how many points?
181. Who wrote the book that the Shrek film series is based on?
Shrek! was written by William Steig.
182. What card suit is the Queen in Alice and Wonderland?
183. How many strings does a ukulele have?
184. Which countries border Belgium?
185. Who did Renee Zellweger play in the film adaptation of Chicago?
186. What is the name of the main protagonist in the Legend of Zelda series?
Link
187. What does the term phalanges refer to?
188. What is the name of the Reading Rainbow host?
189. What is the capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma.
190. To blow glass, it must first be what?
191. What was the name of the Disney Channel show in which Miley Cyrus played a teenager leading a double life?
192. According to an old wive's tale, what keeps the doctor away?
193. How many countries make up Central America?
The countries are Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
194. What is the male protagonist's name in 50 Shades of Grey?
195. Charles Darwin’s scientific publication where he introduces his theory of evolution is called what?
196. Bubble tea originated in which country?
197. If an angle is wider than 90 degrees, what is it called?
198. What is the medical term for bad breath?
199. Who became the first man to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic?
200. What two people are on printed currency despite never being a U.S. president?
201. How much does a softball weigh?
Between 6.25 and 7.00 ounces
202. Where does the wardrobe lead to in C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
203. What are Crayola crayons made of?
Wax— paraffin wax, to be specific
204. What shape is a pie chart?
205. Where did the Olympics originate?
206. “Bobby” is a popular shortening of what name?
207. Where was Joan of Arc from?
208. Where was the Great Library in ancient Egypt?
209. In which season is daytime the longest?
210. What are people from Denmark are called?
211. Is the French pastry Croque monsieur sweet or savory?
212. Who plays opposite Adam Sandler in Just Go With It?
Jennifer Aniston costars in this movie alongside Adam Sandler.
213. What herb is known as coriander in some parts of the world?
214. What’s the last name of Bruce Willis’s character in Die Hard?
215. What year did Disneyland open?
216. The Nazca lines are a collection of geoglyphs in what country?
217. Who wrote Where the Wild Things Are?
218. Salma Hayek played which famous painter in a movie?
219. Who did Idris Elba play in The Office?
Idris Elba played Charles Miner.
220. Finally, who succeeded George Washington as president of the United States?
222. What is the absolute value of -20?
223. Ever since he was a kid, which instrument did Weird Al practice?
224. What is a googol?
A one written with 100 zeros behind it.
225. Which Greek delicacy is traditionally composed of phyllo pastry, honey, and crushed nuts?
226. Leif Erikson is thought to be the first European to reach where?
227. The Egyptian Sphinx’s body is based on which animal?
228. If I'm eating a pink lady, what fruit am I eating?
229. Who wrote the popular Hunger Games series?
230. How many rounds are there in a single episode of The Great British Baking Show?
231. Which colors comprise the icon for Apple's calculator app?
232. In Romeo and Juliet, what family is Juliet from?
233. What's the top number on a fraction called?
234. What is a planet outside our solar system called?
235. The Hawaiian islands were formed by which type of natural disaster?
This article contains content from Audrey Engvalson. It was compiled by Kelly Rissman.